Children's Disability Services in Alberta
Programs and services available for children with disabilities in Alberta, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.
Programs
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Individualized support services (not monthly cash payments)Alberta's program supporting families caring for children with disabilities. Not diagnosis-based but needs-based for each individual family and child. An Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) is created with an assigned worker. Covers autism therapy, respite, child care, school support, and counseling. Enhanced Family Support available for higher-needs children. NOTE: Families moving FROM Ontario TO Alberta for better autism supports is a documented trend. Significant waitlists exist.
Eligibility: Child must be under 18, an Alberta resident, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Assessment is needs-based, not diagnosis-based.
Official websiteAlberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Covers 75% of approved costs for most items; 100% for some itemsA provincial program that helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness by covering a portion of the cost of basic medical equipment and supplies needed for daily living.
Eligibility: Must be an Alberta resident with a valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan number and have a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness requiring medical equipment.
Official websiteOrganizations Serving Children (32)
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Access For Autism Inc.
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Red Deer, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Autism Alberta
Alberta's provincial autism organization providing information, resources, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society Of Calgary
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 862472230RR0001
Autism Calgary Association
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 141096701RR0001
Autism Center Edmonton
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Edmonton, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Autism Edmonton
Providing resources, support programs, and community for individuals with autism and their families in the Edmonton region.
Autism Independent Living Association
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in EDMONTON. CRA Registration: 718557200RR0001.
Autism Partnership Inc
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Calgary, Alberta. Provides support services, resources.
Autism Society Alberta
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 891015190RR0001
Autism Society OF Edmonton Area
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in EDMONTON. CRA Registration: 107282055RR0001.
Autism Society of the RMWB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 707604492RR0001
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